Special Features of Reefer Containers
A refrigerated container is one fitted with a refrigeration unit that regulates its internal temperature, properly preserving the goods being transported. These containers usually have to travel long distances, and it is essential that whatever is stored inside stays in perfect condition.
Without a doubt, the reefer container is one of the best you can find on the market: not only is it very tough, it also offers excellent service and durability. That is why those who move goods for a living prefer this type of container.
Main features
- T-bar floor: this floor is the most suitable for a refrigerated container. Its design makes it easier to distribute cold air inside the container and keeps the goods in good condition until they reach their destination.
- Injected polyurethane insulation: polyurethane is a polymer known for its high strength and its ability to adapt to different environments. This material can stay rigid or flexible depending on its use and, on top of that, it is perfect for building insulation systems against cold and heat.
- High-density injected polyurethane: reefer containers use high-density injected polyurethane, which is what makes them excellent quality. This material also has special properties that make it more environmentally friendly, which is why it is increasingly used in the manufacture of many products.
- Stainless steel interior lining: this lining matters not only to stop the inside of the container from rusting and deteriorating quickly. It is also a material that makes it easier to keep the container, and the goods it stores, hygienic. And it is highly resistant to external damage, which lets the refrigerated container deliver excellent service for many years.
- Temperatures between -25 and 25 °C (-13 to 77 °F): this lets the reefer container adapt easily to different environments without putting the stability and condition of the goods at risk, which is essential for cargo of this kind.
- Three-phase electrical unit: the three-phase system has everything needed to distribute, produce and consume the container's energy. The unit is usually compatible with 220 V, 380 V and 440 V. It also helps keep the container properly balanced while using energy efficiently.
- Greater savings: used properly, the container performs well and reduces its energy consumption. That makes it an environmentally friendly product that will save you a lot of money on power.
Usage recommendations
- Keep the container's payload very much in mind so you make the most of it and, at the same time, avoid exceeding it. According to the manufacturer, this container can carry up to 18 tonnes (about 39,700 lb).
- Adjust the temperature to the type of goods you are transporting so they suffer no damage. Food, plants and medicines in particular require special attention.
In conclusion, this product gives you very good service and excellent guarantees, but it is vital that you use it correctly to get the most out of everything it has to offer. So if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
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